Brain Friendly Strategies

Write Brain Write

Second Edition of

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Printed in the United States of America. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Hanson, Anne, 1950Brain-friendly strategies for developing student writing skills / Anne Hanson. – 2nd ed. p. cm. Rev. ed. of: Write brain write. Brain Store. c2002. Includesbibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-1-4129-6349-7 (cloth)—ISBN 978-1-4129-6350-3 (pbk.) 1. English language—Composition and exercises—Study and teaching (Elementary) 2. English language—Composition and exercises—Study and teaching (Middle school) 3. Cognitive styles in children. I. Hanson, Anne, 1950- Write brain write. II. Title. LB1576.H236 2009 372.62'3–dc22 2008031920 This book isprinted on acid-free paper. 08 09 10 11 12 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Acquisitions Editor: Associate Editor: Production Editor: Cover Designer: Cathy Hernandez Megan Bedell Appingo Publishing Services Karine Hovsepian

Contents
Preface Acknowledgments About the Author 1. Introducing the Brain-Compatible Framework for Student Achievement Four Brain-Compatible Classroom Principles Five CorePropositions of Accomplished Teaching Six Features of Effective Instruction The Brain-Compatible Framework for Student Achievement A Brain Journey Celebrating the Learning Brain Twenty-First Century Brain-Compatible Teachers Twenty-First Century High-Stakes-Tested Students Can You Hear Me Now? Questions for Reflection 2. Making Connections Across Instruction, Curriculum, and Life Characteristics of Feature1 Reflecting on the Brain-Compatible Framework and Feature 1 The Brain-Compatible Framework With Feature 1 in Action Learning About Our Students Brain Surveys Writing Connections Writing: Pleasure or Pain? Writing On Demand Strategic Flexibility Seven Stages of Brain-Friendly Writing Instruction Verbs Are Your Friends Questions for Reflection 3. Teaching Skills in Multiple Lesson TypesCharacteristics of Feature 2 Separate, Simulated, and Integrated Instruction vii xi xiii 1 2 2 3 4 4 12 13 14 16 16 17 19 20 20 21 23 28 28 29 31 32 42 44 45 46 46

Reflecting on the Brain-Compatible Framework and Feature 2 The Brain-Compatible Framework With Feature 2 in Action Questions for Reflection 4. Integrating Test Preparation Into Instruction Characteristics of Feature 3’s SuccessfulTeachers Reflecting on the Brain-Compatible Framework and Feature 3 The Brain-Compatible Framework With Feature 3 in Action Test Savvy Hero Quest Questions for Reflection

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5. Teaching Students Strategies for Doing the Work 89 89 Characteristics of Feature 4 Reflecting on the Brain-Compatible Framework and Feature 4 91 The Brain-Compatible Framework With Feature 4in Action 91 The Clue to Exact Writing 91 Setting the Stage for Authentic Assessment and Learning 98 Questions for Reflection 120 6. Expecting Generative Thinking Characteristics of Feature 5 Reflecting on the Brain-Compatible Framework and Feature 5 The Brain-Compatible Framework With Feature 5 in Action Generative Thinking in Elementary School Generative Thinking in Middle School Generative...